Angelia Nelson

Angelia Nelson serves as Chair and Associate Professor in the Health Science Department at Lincoln University. With 25 years of education experience and 15 years in higher education, she specializes in Sport Management and Physical Education. Her career includes roles as a women's basketball coach at Tuskegee University and Senior Women's Administrator, alongside twelve years as Executive Director of the Dawn Staley Foundation, a nonprofit aiding inner-city girls in Philadelphia.

Education:

• Bachelor's in Physical Education, Elizabeth City State University (1998)
• Master's in Physical Education, Florida A&M University (1990)
• Doctorate in Physical Education, Florida State University (1999)

Her research and professional interests focus on advancing equitable access to sports and education through community initiatives. She has held leadership roles in corporate and community organizations, emphasizing mentorship and youth development.